They may not be that bright, but they regularly tease my Rottweiler. She goes tearing out the back door, barking up a storm, and the Doves sit on the ground until the last minute, and then fly up into the Mulberry Tree, just far enough to be out of reach. The Dog goes nuts for 5 minutes, then gives up, and goes away, only to do it again a few minutes later. I swear the Doves know EXACTLY what they are doing, playing a game with the dog.